Selecting the right refrigeration is essential for efficiency, food safety, and workflow in a busy pizza kitchen. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you make an informed decision:
1. Reach‑In Refrigerators
Ideal for ingredient storage in the back-of-house.
- Spacious 72 cu ft interior with nine adjustable shelves,perfect for bulk toppings, sauces, and prepped components.
- Forced‑air system and digital temperature control ensure uniform cooling and energy efficiency.
- Premium stainless-steel finish with recessed handles, self‑closing doors, door locks, lighting, and casters
- Stainless-steel exterior with glass doors to easily identify contents, ideal for grab-and-go setups.
- Efficient bottom-mounted condensing unit, digital controls, durable gaskets, and NSF-tested It
- Best for: Large ingredient storage where quick access and visibility matter.
2. Undercounter Refrigerators
Compact and ergonomic, fit beneath prep surfaces for a streamlined space.
- Arctic Air AUC48R Double‑Door Undercounter
- Solid stainless-steel doors, ABS polymer liner, and vaulted door design reduce compressor runtime.
- Digital thermostat, removable parts, self-closing doors, casters, and 5-year compressor warranty
- Blue Air Undercounter Refrigerators/Freezers
- Available in widths from 28″ to 72″, all with stainless-steel interiors and exteriors.
- Features include digital diagnostics, corner safety design, open-door alarms, and robust heating and shelving options
3. Refrigerated Worktops
Combine refrigeration with workspace or dough preparation.
- Randell 60″ and 84″ Worktop Refrigerator
- Side‑mount compressor lets you store full‑size dough trays underneath a stainless-steel top.
- Turbo coil delivers rapid cooling, plus self-closing doors, CFC‑free insulation, and 1‑year parts/5‑year compressor warranty
4. Pizza Prep Tables
Ideal for frontline prep with direct access to chilled ingredients.
- Randell 68″ / 83″ / 111″ Pizza Prep Tables
- Cold-wall refrigerated base with a chilled pan rail to keep toppings at peak freshness.
- Dual-zone controls (rail and base); independent shut-off to save energy.
- R290 “green” refrigerant, casters, adaptive defrost for efficiency, and rugged stainless-steel finishes
Choosing the Right Unit: A Cheat Sheet
Kitchen Role | Ideal Unit |
Cold storage of bulk items | Reach-In (e.g., Migali 3-Door) |
Space-conscious prep station | Undercounter (e.g., Arctic Air AUC48R) |
Combined workspace & chilling | Worktop/Dough Retarder (e.g., Randell) |
Assembly-line ingredient prep | Pizza Prep Table (e.g., Randell) |
Selecting the right refrigeration is about matching form to function, from back-of-house reach-ins to front-of-house prep stations. Consider your kitchen’s layout, prep workflow, and storage needs.
As always, if you need any guidance on the perfect fridge for you, give us a call at 800-426-0323 or Contact Us.
